May 1, 2020

PLAB v Royal College: Which Pathway is Best?

If you’re looking to register with the General Medical Council, you’ll need to evidence your skill and knowledge through either PLAB or a Royal College qualification; but which is best? In this blog, we’ll look at both pathways so you can decide which one is best! As part of the General Medical Council (GMC) Registration […]

Nov 4, 2020

Q&A with Dr Blaise, CT1 Emergency Medicine: joining the NHS during Covid 19

Hello Dr Blaise! Please can you introduce yourself? Hi! I am Dr Blaise, relocating from Nigeria to join Pilgrim Hospital Boston as CT1 Emergency Medicine. Can you start by sharing your motivations for wanting to be a doctor? It’s been a very long time since someone has asked me this but if I think, it […]

May 15, 2020

UK Tax System: A Doctor’s Definitive Guide

Tax doesn’t have to be taxing! In our latest blog, we’ll be taking a look at the UK tax system and how it affects medical professionals such as Doctors. What is tax? Tax is a financial charge or deduction from something you earn, own or an additional cost to something you buy. Typically, governments collect […]

Sep 14, 2021

An insight into… MRCPCH

If you’re a doctor looking to pursue Paediatrics as your career, then to progress onto ST3+ level, you’ll need to obtain the Royal College Qualification MRCPCH. Take a look at our latest blog for everything you need to know about the MRCPCH, the qualifications’ syllabus, how much it costs, exam formats and more. What is […]

Dec 10, 2020

NHS relocation packages & how to successfully secure one

International healthcare professionals make up a large part of the NHS – as a token of gratitude for relocating to the UK and joining the UK’s healthcare system, some trusts offer relocation packages to support the move. However, NHS relocation packages can often be quite confusing with plenty of questions around the subject… so that […]

Nov 11, 2020

5 household bills you’ll pay in the UK

From paying your monthly rent to working out what council tax bracket you fit into – your financial responsibilities in the UK can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be because ID Medical is here to help you every step of the way! In this post, we outline the major household bills you’ll need […]